By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 0000) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to group insurance costs for certain public retirees. Public Service.

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By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to New England Convenience Stores and Energy Marketers Association. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Timilty, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James E. Timilty for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Barbara Jean Daniels, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of James E. Timilty for legislation to enhance Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission background checks. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 200) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to continuing education requirements for inspectors of boilers and amusement devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 201) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to continuing education requirements for pipefitters, refrigeration technicians, and sprinkler fitters. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 202) of James E. Timilty and Paul McMurtry for legislation to regulate secondary metals dealing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of James E. Timilty relative to investigators at the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of James E. Timilty and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a skin cancer and sun safety education program in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to the timely disposal of contraband drugs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 558) of James E. Timilty for legislation to study the financial impact of the nexus between the insurance industry and law enforcement. Financial Services.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 722) of James E. Timilty for legislation to provide for a moratorium on the issuance of comprehensive permits and establishing a special commission to investigate the use and effectiveness of the comprehensive permit law. Housing.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of James E. Timilty and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation relative to injuries to law enforcement personnel by drivers under the influence of alcohol. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 946) of James E. Timilty for legislation to promote public safety through the equitable allocation of funding for prosecutors and public defenders in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to juvenile intimidation of witnesses, jurors and persons furnishing information in connection with criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of James E. Timilty, Josh S. Cutler, Paul McMurtry, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation to expedite appeals of wage violations. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1055) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to the classification of the street drug known as Molly. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1229) of James E. Timilty, Marjorie C. Decker, Denise Provost, David M. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate tanning facilities. Public Health.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1306) of James E. Timilty for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Military Reservation Fire Department as public employees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1307) of James E. Timilty and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1308) of James E. Timilty for legislation to change the composition of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to emergency medical services at certain prison facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Mark J. Cusack, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of James E. Timilty, Chris Walsh, Barbara L'Italien, Mary S. Keefe and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1315) of James E. Timilty, District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey, Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the illegal occupation of a building. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of James E. Timilty and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1323) of James E. Timilty, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Denise Provost, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to the issuance of uniform firefighter identification cards. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of James E. Timilty and James R. Miceli for legislation relative to the University of Massachusetts police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of James E. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, Mark J. Cusack, Timothy R. Whelan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the sanctity of collective bargaining. Public Service.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1441) of James E. Timilty for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Eileen Bazinet, an employee of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Public Service.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1743) of James E. Timilty and Timothy R. Whelan for legislation relative honoring those killed in the line of duty. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1796) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to the safety and protection of utility work and construction sites. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1846) of Steven S. Howitt and James E. Timilty (by vote of the town) that the town of Rehoboth be authorized to lease a certain parcel of land for housing purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of James E. Timilty for legislation to further strengthen public safety by reducing unlicensed, uninsured driving by OUI offenders. Transportation.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1898) of James E. Timilty for legislation to provide for the issuance of a distinctive registration plate for congenital heart defects research and treatment. Transportation.

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1902) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to penalties for operation of motor vehicles after unlawful removal of an ignition interlock device. Transportation.

By Representative Kafka of Stoughton and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and William C. Galvin relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of Francis X. Noe. Public Service.

By Representative Heroux of Attleboro and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Heroux for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Carol Gulino, an employee of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Public Service.

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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Robert L. Hedlund, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Finance Control Board. Transportation.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty relative to unsolicited credit cards, checks, and vouchers by mail. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Donnelly, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 269) of Kenneth J. Donnelly, Sean Garballey, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the compostion of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Education.

By Mrs. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Barbara L'Italien, Chris Walsh, James B. Eldridge, James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the special education needs of children with dyslexia. Education.

By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 430) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for an investigation by s special commission (including members of the General Court) to evaluate student health in schools. Education.

By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 645) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to increase the annual stipend for members of the Commonwealth’s hazardous material response teams. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 713) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, James E. Timilty and Diana DiZoglio for legislation relative to access to housing for first responders. Housing.

By Mr. Wolf, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 723) of Daniel A. Wolf, Timothy R. Madden, Jay D. Livingstone, Michelle M. DuBois and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compliance of condominium associations. Housing.

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of Anne M. Gobi, Sal N. DiDomenico, James E. Timilty, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Child-Centered Family Law. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of Louis L. Kafka, William C. Galvin and James E. Timilty relative to the health insurance of children of divorced parents. Financial Services.

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1119) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jeffrey Sánchez, Jonathan Hecht, Barbara L'Italien and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to modernizing tobacco control and protecting the health of minors. Public Health.

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Marc R. Pacheco, James J. O'Day, Chris Walsh, Thomas M. McGee and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety. Public Health.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty for legislation to authorize Paul Scott Noe, an employee of the Trial Court, to transfer his vacation benefits accrued during his time in the Norfolk County Sheriff's Department. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1422) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty relative to benefits for court officers and county sheriff office employees. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1425) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Cynthia S. Creem, Stephen Kulik, Cory Atkins, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.

By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1468) of Eileen M. Donoghue, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Paul W. Mark, Aaron Vega and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to building real incentives for college savings. Revenue.

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1484) of Anne M. Gobi, Bruce J. Ayers, Robert L. Hedlund, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a municipal gas tax exemption. Revenue.

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Dennis A. Rosa, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Bruce E. Tarr, Citizens for Limited Taxation, Viriato M. deMacedo, Robert L. Hedlund and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce the income tax. Revenue.

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1717) of Michael F. Rush, Stephen L. DiNatale, Josh S. Cutler, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the observance of a Gold Star Wives Day and a Gold Star Mothers and Families Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to fire protection systems for buildings and structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3021) of Louis L. Kafka and James E. Timilty for legislation to expand the "the ride" service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston. Transportation.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of Louis L. Kafka and others providing for an investigation and study to identify existing structural or policy-based impediments to delivering a more comprehensive and efficient transportation system for the senior, disabled, and veteran populations. Transportation.

By Representative Atkins of Concord and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3127) of Cory Atkins, James B. Eldridge and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention to consider amendments to the Constitution to limit the influence of money in our political system. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Louis L. Kafka, James E. Timilty and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) that the town of Sharon be authorized to issue an abatement for a portion of real estate taxes assessed on a certain parcel of land in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

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Mass. Senate (2004-present)

Bristol and Norfolk -- Consisting of the city of Attleboro, ward 3, precinct B, ward 4, precincts A and B, ward 5, precincts A and B, ward 6, precincts A and B, and the towns of Mansfield, Norton, Rehoboth and Seekonk in the county of Bristol; and the towns of Foxborough, Medfield, Sharon, precincts 1, 4 and 5, and Walpole in the county of Norfolk.